SRIA Board Changes. Timothy Resigns, Marrocco Fills Seat

The Santa Rosa Island Authority District Four Appointee Elizabeth Timothy resigned her seat on the Board. Her final meeting was March 25. Escambia County District Four Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger appointed Marc Marrocco to the seat. His appointment was approved by the Escambia Board of Commissioners on March 26.

Both Timothy and Marrocco are Pensacola Beach leaseholders.

Timothy, who tendered her resignation because of personal family circumstances, wrote to Commissioner Hofberger on February 26, “I have recently come to realize that I cannot commit to continue serving to the fullest extent that you would want and expect (and the extent to which the leaseholders and other stakeholders deserve).”

Her family obligations require that she travel to Louisiana with greater frequency, not allowing the time necessary for SRIA board service. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve.

Timothy, a former judge and practicing attorney, was appointed in 2024. In her final comments at the March 25 SRIA Board meeting, Timothy further explained her resignation, and then left some sage advice.

“I am a firm believer in civility and professionalism. I am a firm believer in making a point persuasively without raising voices and being rude. I have seen both in this forum, and I just hope that moving forward, that everyone is treated with respect.”

Marrocco, whose been a leaseholder since 2020, is the founder of the commercial real estate firm, MG Retail Partners. He lives on Pensacola Beach with his wife and children.  

Marrocco’s first SRIA meeting will be Wednesday, April 8.

Summary:

• Elizabeth Timothy resigned as the Santa Rosa Island Authority District Four appointee, with her final meeting on March 25, citing personal family circumstances that limit her ability to serve; she emphasized civility and professionalism in her closing remarks.

• Escambia County District Four Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger appointed Marc Marrocco to fill the vacant seat, and the Escambia Board of Commissioners approved the appointment on March 26.

• Marc Marrocco, a Pensacola Beach leaseholder since 2020 and founder of MG Retail Partners, will attend his first SRIA meeting on Wednesday, April 8.